Business funding

University of Derby students and graduates able to use their knowledge to solve real business issues and problems. Internships and work placements with potential incentives for business.

You can get help from the government to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment and occasional incentive payments.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF II) provides commercial finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of concept and Equity Finance funds.

A government scheme to reduce the purchase and installation cost of workplace charging stations for electric vehicles. Closing date: 31 March 2026

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. enable businesses to source University expertise and employ a graduate at for 10 weeks to 3 years for a specific project.

Grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.

First Enterprise is a responsible finance provider offering unsecured loans ranging from £500 to £250,000 to support both start­ ups and established businesses across the UK.

High Peak Accelerator is a fully funded business support project, designed to help businesses across the High Peak to start, sustain, grow and innovate through a range of different support. The project is led by East Midlands Chamber and funded through East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and a proportion of the Borough Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation.

The Derbyshire Business Start-Up Support Scheme is a one-stop shop for expert advice, funding and tailored support for business start-ups, funded by UK Government via East Midlands Combined County Authority and delivered by Derbyshire County Council.

Funding between £3000-£18,000 is available for scholarships, emerging makers and apprenticeships